Child Care Lead Teacher

Kid-Tastic Child Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

PTO/Vacation

Annual Bonus

Maternity leave

Job summary

Kid-Tastic Child Care seeks a Lead Teacher to manage a dedicated classroom on a steady M-F 8-4 schedule. The role emphasizes curriculum development, child assessment, and strong parent communication in a supportive team setting.

The position requires 5+ years in early childhood education, Wisconsin certifications, and the ability to lead and mentor staff while maintaining safety and quality programming. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k, PTO and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must meet all State of Wisconsin certification requirements.
• 5+ years of experience in general or early childhood education as a teacher.
• Strong background in developing and implementing quality programming, including lesson plans and curriculums.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom with consistent day-to-day routines and goals.
• Establish a progressive curriculum and track each child’s progress.
• Maintain classroom safety and compliance with health and safety laws.
• On-board new children and maintain open communication with parents/guardians.
• Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Wisconsin child care certifications (Intro to Child Care Profession)

Infant & Toddler Care/EC1

Teacher/EC2 knowledge

CPR/AED

Background checks

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Office

Job description

Lead Teacher wanted! Dedicated classroom, steady M-F 8-4 schedule, top benefits & bonuses.

Lead Teacher or Co-Teacher

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for a full-time position as a Lead Teacher. Our Lead Teachers are the pinnacle of our program. They hold the keys to unlocking the minds of every child they encounter. At Kid-Tastic, Lead Teachers are prominent in the classroom and ensures that the individual growth and development of each child is a top priority.

This position requires a strong candidate with 5 or more years of experience in general or early childhood education as a teacher. Any candidates applying should be well rounded in developing and implementing quality programming, including lesson plans and curriculums, age-appropriate actives and mind-opening experiences.

Lead Teachers are responsible for fully managing the day-to-day functionality of their classrooms with assistance from Care Associates. This position is stationary and will not be required to change rooms unexpectedly, which allows Lead Teachers to focus on providing their children and parents with consistent services. This role reports directly to the Director/Administrator/CEO, Operations Manager and Staff Supervisors.

This individual should have the following skills and qualifications:

Must meet all State of Wisconsin certification requirements:

• Introduction to Child Care Profession
• Fundamentals of Infant & Toddler Care/EC1
• Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher/ EC2
• CPR and/or AED
• Pass both State & Federal Background checks

Experience

• Registry Level 10-15 (Active and up-to date)
• Years of experience: 5+ yrs (verified)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prove to have a solid track record as a lead teacher in programs deemed Level 3 or higher through Youngstar/Accredited Agencies (including MPS, Charter, Privet school etc.)
• Exemplify some management skills and accept full responsibility for classroom upkeep
• Be a leader in the program and willing to offer knowledge, wisdom and share experiences with other team members
• Be present for all new hire training and pass the exit exam
• Share a love for children and believe in the power of early childhood education
• Be committed to offering a long term presence as a lead teacher
• Be eager to learn and willing to progress quickly
• Have the ability to take initiative to complete own daily responsibilities
• Sustain full and effective communication with all team members
• Be reliable, trustworthy, patient and responsible
• Have the ability to shift gears and adjust accordingly
• Have the ability to quickly learn changes to routines, new systems, and adapt
• Be open to working with children that have unique abilities
• Be a highly patient individual and extremely understanding
• Be mentally and physically able to care for young children
• Be knowledgable of how to use email, copy machines, internet and applications
• Be familiar with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel and Office
• Be attentive and alert to avoid incident or injury to children
• Be willing to dedicate one Saturday per month to staff meetings
• Attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions
• Be able to lift 20-30lbs

**Responsibilities include:

• Leading the classroom with consistent day-to-day routines.
• Establishing classroom goals, and maintain a progressive curriculum.
• Evaluate every child and ensure that each receives quality attention.
• Building positive impressions and lasting trust amongst all children enrolled in the center.
• Diaper changing (depending on age group and ability)
• Goal setting and tracking each child’s progress
• Managing ratios and communicating a need for support
• On-board new children and become acquainted with parents/guardians
• Contribute to monthly newsletters and memos
• Plan and prepare for field trips and other extracurricular activities
• Maintain classroom upkeep and full compliance with health and safety laws
• Familiarization with all accreditation standards and maintain full compliance

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintain thorough records for attendance and tracking
• Establishing a personable relationship with families
• Developing and maintaining a solid system for communicating with families regularly
• Participate in staff meetings and mandatory trainings
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences, and maintain portfolios for every child
• Meet with Director for Monthly update meetings
• Dedicate one day per month to staff meetings
• Participate in all mandatory trainings and meetings
• Assist supervisors with on-boarding new teachers into the classroom
• Daily use of management software and other computer tools for completing the necessary tasks
• Maintain professionalism at all times, especially amongst peers

Hourly Rate Negotiable

Schedule: 8:00AM-4:00PM Monday thru Friday (35-40 hrs/wk)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO/Vacation and Annual Bonus

Additional: Short-term/long term absence, accident coverage and maternity leave